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FY03 YHB

2003 Yamaha FZS1000

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

53,998 mi
Last recorded53,998 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Yamaha FZS100021,890 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 YHB
MakeYamaha
ModelFZS1000
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 53,998 miles

Rear Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 19 May 2025 53,055 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2024 51,879 miles

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive chain slightly loose (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 48,318 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 40,488 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 35,611 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 29,010 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 24,731 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 23,418 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 22,290 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 20,666 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 19,289 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 17,591 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 16,488 miles

Registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 16,488 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 15,522 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 13,107 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 11,144 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2008 11,144 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 9,959 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2006 8,137 miles

How Reliable is the Yamaha FZS1000?

Based on 71,815 MOT tests across 4,923 vehicles.

89.6%
Pass Rate
1,146
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
4,923
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 712
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 413
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 285
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 163
reflector on motorcycle missing 153
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FY03 YHB is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000 in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

Across all 2003 Yamaha FZS1000 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.5% with a typical mileage of 21,890 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Yamaha FZS1000 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 712 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FY03 YHB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Yamaha FZS1000 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Yamaha FZS1000 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FY03 YHB registered?

FY03 YHB is a 2003 Yamaha FZS1000, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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